U23 World League

Arena Bahia City
Spectators: 7527 (Terracing: 5646, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elvis Waller got the match started through his kick off. Germano da Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeff Clemons, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. When Metin Golani came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the OxentePaisa Salcity fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Metin Golani couldn't finish the play. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind OxentePaisa Salcity's goalkeeper Germano da Silveira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jeff Clemons fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano da Silveira having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ronaldinho Guedes during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 35 played minutes River tu grato nombre got a freekick which was hit by Jeff Clemons. The crowd rose to their feet as Metin Golani kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jayson Burnett. That made the score 1-0 in the 37 minute of play. Metin Golani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Metin Golani made the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro Vaz came free, but Jayson Burnett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elvis Waller kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. River tu grato nombre's Jayson Burnett played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessandro Vaz in the 61st minute of play. In the 64th match minute, OxentePaisa Salcity was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronaldinho Guedes to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 72 minutes, Jeff Clemons managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. River tu grato nombre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeff Clemons was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 74th match minute, OxentePaisa Salcity was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ronaldinho Guedes to maneuver through the defense. Jayson Burnett made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessandro Vaz in the 78th minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, Arkhyp Polyanskyi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. River tu grato nombre's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave OxentePaisa Salcity the free kick. After a rather tough play, River tu grato nombre's Arkhyp Polyanskyi got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 87th match minute, OxentePaisa Salcity was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dida Paraense to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Tyrone Pepper in the 88th minute really tested Germano da Silveira's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Gilson Fernandez kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The OxentePaisa Salcity fans cheered their team off the field, for while River tu grato nombre had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.